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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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